HSA-Dallas Elem. Newsletter

Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Empathy

Dear Tiger Families,

Are you enjoying your experience at Harmony Science Academy? Your feedback helps our school community grow and welcomes new families to our Tiger family! 🐅

If you’re happy with your child’s journey here, please take a quick minute to leave us a review by scanning the Facebook QR code in the image above or visiting us on Facebook, specifically.

Thank you for your support and for being an essential part of our school community! ❤️

October

• 6-20 Easy PoP Fundraising Ongoing!
• 8- Brighter Bites Volunteer and Distribution (Volunteer sign Up Here)
• 9-13 Student Holiday, No School for Students
• 16- 1st Quarter Assembly
• 17- Saturday School (NEW HOURS: 8:30AM-12:30PM)
• 22- Brighter Bites Volunteer and Distribution (Volunteer sign Up Here)
• 24- Fall Festival (1pm-4pm)
• 23-31 Red Ribbon Week
• 30- Kindergarten Book Parade

🚀 Today is the day! Get registered and add 10+ contacts at app.PoP4Kids.org using Group Code: CWXG4 . Parents, make sure to check backpacks after school for detailed information on our fundraiser and help your student get registered if they have not already. Add your contacts, and then share with family & friends nationwide. We are so grateful for your participation and appreciate the support of our community!

Dear Families,

Tryouts for the 4th–6th Grade Boys Basketball Team (Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League) are coming up!

Tryout Info

• When: Thursday, October 16 | 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

• Where: Report to the Cafeteria after dismissal

• Pickup: 4:45 PM at the Upper School Front Office

• Head Coach: Coach Spears (bspears@harmonytx.org)

Key Season Details

• Season: November through early 2027 (see last year's attached schedule for reference)

• Commitment: High commitment required — includes off-campus travel for games

• Practices: Once a week

• Team Fee: $50 per selected student (covers league fees & uniform) Note: The fee is non-refundable if a student drops out or is removed for behavioral and late pick up reasons once the season starts.

Important Reminders for Students & Parents

1. What to Wear/Bring: Athletic clothing, basketball shoes, and a water bottle.

2. Expectations: Selected players must maintain good academic standing and behavior. Additionally, families must ensure timely pickup after practice and games (no more than 3 late pickups allowed per season).

3. Roster Results: Selected players will be notified via email.

🎉 Happy National Principals Month! 👏

October is here, and we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our amazing leader, Ms. Yaradanakul! 🌟

Thank you, Ms. Y, for everything you do every single day to support our students, teachers, and school community. We deeply appreciate your dedication, hard work, and inspiring leadership! ❤️

Join us in celebrating her this month! If you see Ms. Y in the hallways or around the building, be sure to give her a big smile and say thank you.

Dear Harmony Families,

Our Fall Festival is coming, and we are so excited to bring our school community together for a fun-filled day! We will need lots of helping hands to make this event a success.

Save the Date!

• Saturday, October 24th
• 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
• Upper Elementary Playground
• Ticket start selling on October 13,2026

Ways You Can Help

Volunteer Your Time

We are looking for family volunteers to help with different activities and event needs throughout the day. If you would like to volunteer, please complete our Google Form below.

As a thank-you, each volunteer will receive a FREE entrance ticket to the Fall Festival!

Volunteer Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/DFtrjurpDtW5ARLU6

Amazon Wish List

We have created an Amazon Wish List with items that will help us prepare for the festival. If you are able to contribute an item from the list, or a similar item, we would greatly appreciate your support! As a thank-you, you will receive one FREE entrance ticket for every item you donate to the Fall Festival!

Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/0cCyrHVv

Candy Drive

We are also collecting candy donations for the Fall Festival. Please see the attached flyer for more information about what and when to donate.

Pumpkin Donations

We are looking for pumpkins to help decorate our festival! If your child would like to bring a pumpkin to donate, we would greatly appreciate it.

Every volunteer, donation, and contribution helps us create a fun and memorable experience for our students and families. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community!

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

With appreciation,
Harmony Science Academy – Dallas Elementary

Tiger Family,

Thank you for a great Picture Day! Please note: Student photos will be available online in 2 weeks.

Once photos are available, if your student did not bring home a QR code, you can scan the code below to view their picture (student ID required). If your child missed Picture Day, make-up photos will take place on Monday, October 5th.

Kids grow up in the blink of an eye! Don’t miss the chance to hold onto these sweet school moments with Fall Photos.

How to Order: Complete the order form.

How to Submit: Send the form and payment to your student’s homeroom teacher.

🍬 HSA Dallas Elementary Candy Drive! 🍬

Help us get ready for our Fall Festival in October! We are collecting bags of individually wrapped candy from September 16th to October 16th.

🍧 Homeroom Contest: The class that brings in the most candy bags wins a Snow Cone Party!

Please send your candy donations to school with your child. Thank you for helping us make our Fall Festival extra sweet for our kids! ❤️

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

• Drop-off begins at 7:00 AM. Students may not be dropped off before this time because staff supervision is unavailable.
• Doors close at 7:40 AM. Students arriving after 7:40 AM must be signed in through the front office.
• All students report to the cafeteria upon arrival.
• Breakfast is served from 7:00–7:30 AM.

Dismissal Procedures

• Monday–Thursday dismissal: 3:30 PM | Friday: 12:40 PM.
• Parent walk-up begins at 3:40 PM (Mon–Thu) and 12:40 PM (Fri).
• Display your HOP car tag or bring a photo ID to the front office if you do not have a car tag.
• Students are released only through assigned dismissal locations.
• Students may not remain on campus after dismissal unless in an approved activity.

Walker Information

• Walkers are released at 3:45 PM (Mon–Thu) and 1:00 PM (Fri).
• A current walker release form must be on file.
• Students must leave campus immediately after dismissal.
• Students must live within 2 miles of the school. Walker privileges may be revoked if eligibility requirements are not met. Parents or guardians will be responsible for making arrangements to pick up students

Dismissal Locations

• Lower Elementary: 3:30 Car Riders—Door 8 | 3:40 Parent Walk-Up—Door 9 | 3:30 Bus Riders—Door 1 | 3:45 Walkers—Door 8 | 3:45 Late Pick-Up—Door 1 in upper Elementary (3rd-6th building).

• Upper Elementary: 3:30 Car Riders—Door 2 | 3:40 Parent Walk-Up—Door 1 | 3:30 Bus Riders—Door 1 | 3:45 Walkers—Cafeteria | 3:45 Late Pick-Up—Door 1

Late Pick-Up

• Students should be picked at (Mon-Thurs) 3:30 PM/ (Fri) 12:40 unless attending tutoring or clubs.
• Repeated late pick-ups may require a parent conference.

Dear Families,

We want to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of safe driving practices during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. Our goal is to keep every student, family, and staff member safe and to help traffic move as smoothly as possible.

We know arrival and dismissal can be busy, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation. Please remember:

• Please do not park facing the wrong direction on the street. Vehicles should be parked in the direction of traffic. Parking the wrong way can create a traffic hazard and makes it more difficult and dangerous when vehicles pull back into traffic.
• Please do not stop in the middle of the street to drop off or pick up students. Students should never be asked to exit a vehicle in the middle of the roadway.
• Please use the designated drop-off and pick-up areas and follow the directions of our staff and Dallas Police Department officers assisting with morning and afternoon traffic.
• Please do not block the roadway. Stopping or parking in the street can prevent traffic from moving and can create dangerous conditions for students and other drivers.

The Dallas Police Department assists with traffic safety during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. Officers may take enforcement action when they observe traffic or safety violations.

Most importantly, this is about keeping our students safe—not about creating inconvenience for our families. A student stepping out of a vehicle in the middle of the street can be difficult for another driver to see and could result in a serious accident. Working together, we can prevent these situations and make arrival and dismissal safer for everyone.

Thank you for helping us protect our students and for being a valued part of our school community. We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we work together to make arrival and dismissal safe and efficient.

Thank you for putting student safety first!

Free trial week runs August 17th–21st (Mon, Tue, Thu | 3:45–4:45 PM and Fri | 1-2PM)! Students are welcome to drop by club rooms, meet sponsors, and test out different clubs. To secure ongoing enrollment, please complete payment via RevTrak.

Looking for helping hands! Volunteers needed for Bright Bites bagging! Please sign up by this link: https://harmonyps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/harmonyps/my_account/updateopstatus.aspx?OID=5197&app=36&vollist=oppsignup

We have a new pick up location this year! Please enter through the middle playground Gate, and turn to your left, walk close to the Door 6 to pick up your bags

Scan to enroll or use the link: https://fs27.formsite.com/brighterbites/enroll23/

City/Ciudad: Dallas, TX

Dallas District/Distrito: Charter Schools

School/Escuela: Harmony Science Academy Dallas

Did you know you can submit Student Assistance Forms (SAFs) to inform our school counselor about a non-instructional need your child has. SAFs can be submitted for any students who may be in need of any resources or services (such as mental health, food, housing, transportation and more).

If your child is needing support or a resource, please submit a SAF by click in the link below in your favorite internet browser.

The Texas Education Agency’s 2026 accountability ratings are officially in, and we are proud to announce that our campus has earned an A Rating!

This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our incredible scholars, teachers, staff, and supportive families. From daily classroom growth to STEM and character development, our community continues to prove what is possible when we strive for excellence together.

Website: http://hsaedallas.harmonytx.org
Location: 11945 Forestgate Drive, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: (972)234-9993
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSADallasE/